Mosquitos more resilient to saltwater than previously thought
Dutch mosquitos are more resilient to saltwater than previously thought. Environmental scientist Sam Boerlijst discovered this during his Ph.D. research at the Hortus botanicus. This knowledge is crucial for understanding how mosquito-borne disease t.....»»
Buried kelp: Seaweed carried to the deep sea stores more carbon than we thought
Deep in the ocean lies the world's largest active carbon reservoir, which plays a pivotal role in buffering our planet's climate. Of the roughly 10 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide we emit each year, about 3 billion metric tons are taken up and.....»»
OLED MacBook Pro ‘highly likely’ to launch in 2026 – Omdia
Tech analyst Omdia has said that Apple is “highly likely” to launch its first OLED MacBook Pro models in 2026. It was previously reported that Samsung is set to be the exclusive supplier of an OLED screen for a 13-inch MacBook Air, with a more.....»»
Millions more trees isn"t the climate fix New Zealand thought
Of all the solutions for a warming world, "plant more trees" seems pretty obvious......»»
How to stop Meta from using your data for AI training
Meta had previously announced that they will use user data to help with training its AI, and here’s how to opt out of it. The post How to stop Meta from using your data for AI training appeared first on Phandroid. AI, like humans, are on.....»»
5 great Netflix movies you should watch on Memorial Day
Looking for a thought-provoking way to spend Memorial Day? Stream compelling war films on Netflix like Da 5 Blods, Hacksaw Ridge, and more......»»
Ransomware operators shift tactics as law enforcement disruptions increase
Ransomware remains one of the most pressing cybersecurity threats in 2024, with attackers continually evolving their methods to maximize impact and evade detection. In this Help Net Security round-up, we present excerpts from previously recorded vide.....»»
ICQ 1996-2024: The first universal messenger had a good run, and is leaving us soon
While you probably haven't thought about it in years, the first mainstream universal messenger app for the Mac and just about every other platform will finally be completely retired in June 2024.Owner Mail.ru's announcement that the messaging program.....»»
3 big ChatGPT developments that have made me lose trust in OpenAI
I thought OpenAI’s GPT-4o demos were incredible, as the new model gives ChatGPT a massive upgrade over competitors. Google demoed similar multimodal assistant features for … The post 3 big ChatGPT developments that have made me lose trust.....»»
Newly discovered ransomware uses BitLocker to encrypt victim data
ShrinkLocker is the latest ransomware to use Windows' full-disk encryption. A previously unknown piece of ransomware, dubbed ShrinkLocker, encrypts victim data using the BitLocker feature built into the Windows operating system. BitL.....»»
Huntress adds Active Remediation and macOS coverage to its EDR solution
Huntress announced that its Managed Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) product now includes Active Remediation and macOS coverage. Huntress EDR previously included proactive isolation to stop the spread of threats immediately, click-to-approve rem.....»»
Ditching Google Search paid off in the most unexpected way
When I first thought about removing Google Search from my computing experience years ago, it seemed like a nightmare scenario. How would I be certain … The post Ditching Google Search paid off in the most unexpected way appeared first on BGR......»»
You may want to think twice before repairing your Samsung phone
Have you recently thought about taking your Samsung phone to an authorized repair shop to have it fixed? You may want to reconsider......»»
‘I really thought I was going to prison’: Woman convicted of killing man during marijuana-induced psychosis speaks out
‘I really thought I was going to prison’: Woman convicted of killing man during marijuana-induced psychosis speaks out.....»»
Foldable MacBook with crease-free screen and M5 chip reportedly coming in 2026
Top insider Ming-Chi Kuo predicts a foldable MacBook might launch in 2026 as Apple ramps up this project’s development. While this device was previously rumored … The post Foldable MacBook with crease-free screen and M5 chip reportedly co.....»»
All-screen M5 MacBook with foldable display and Vision Pro price now rumored for 2026
Apple is working on all-screen foldable devices. Unlike its competitors, however, its focus seems less on foldable smartphones and tablets, and instead on an all-screen foldable laptop. Ming-Chi Kuo has previously reported that Apple was developin.....»»
Constantly on the hunt for food: Harbor porpoises more vulnerable than previously thought to disturbances from humans
Summer is coming and that means more boats in the sea. Danish coastal waters are especially cluttered with small boats in the summertime: Locals water skiing, going fishing or just riding around the beautiful bays and fjords......»»
Previously unknown dormouse habitat identified
Bayreuth researchers have shown for the first time that the dormouse, which is strictly protected in Germany, not only uses woody structures as a habitat, but also reed beds. The study is published in the Journal of Vertebrate Biology......»»
New nanostrings can vibrate longer than any previously known solid-state object
Researchers from TU Delft and Brown University have engineered string-like resonators capable of vibrating longer at ambient temperature than any previously known solid-state object—approaching what is currently only achievable near absolute zero t.....»»
Chamber pots, shared toilets and DIY plumbing: China"s toilet revolution exposes social inequalities
Urbanization in China tends to be depicted in terms of towering skyscrapers and multilane highways—the city reaching upwards and outwards. Not much thought is given to the vast, but less eye-catching, urban infrastructure that shapes and is shaped.....»»
VW delays U.S. launch of ID7 EV
The German automaker previously planned a U.S. showroom debut for the sedan in the third quarter......»»